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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.35, 621.54 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.35, 621.54 and 342.08 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.35 : 621.54 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.35/621.54 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.35x = 621.54 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.35x = 212,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,616.40/414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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