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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.22 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.22 and 346.40 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.22 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.22 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.22 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 215,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,883.41/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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