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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 622.56 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 622.56 and 342.56 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 622.56 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/622.56 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 622.56 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 213,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,264.15/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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