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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 623.58 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 623.58 and 343.38 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 623.58 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/623.58 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 623.58 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 214,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,124.90/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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