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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 623.80 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 623.80 and 343.20 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 623.80 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/623.80 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 623.80 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 214,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,090.93/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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