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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 932.40 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 932.40 and 348.24 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 932.40 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/932.40 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 932.40 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 324,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,698.98/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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