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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.61 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.61 and 345.36 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.61 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.61 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.61 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 215,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,369.95/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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