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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.33, 623.03 and 342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.33, 623.03 and 342.31 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.33 : 623.03 = 342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.33/623.03 = 342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.33x = 623.03 × 342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.33x = 213,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,266.13/416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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