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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.31, 625.18 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.31, 625.18 and 344.31 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.31 : 625.18 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.31/625.18 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.31x = 625.18 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.31x = 215,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,255.73/416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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