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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 624.07 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 624.07 and 343.42 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 624.07 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/624.07 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 624.07 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 214,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,318.82/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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