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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 623.31 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 623.31 and 343.06 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 623.31 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/623.31 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 623.31 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 213,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,832.73/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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