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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.21 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.21 and 343.13 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.21 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.21 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.21 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 213,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,840.33/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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