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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 620.56 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 620.56 and 345.76 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 620.56 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/620.56 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 620.56 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 214,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,564.83/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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