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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 625.83 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 625.83 and 343.31 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 625.83 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/625.83 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 625.83 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 214,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,849.28/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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