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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.54 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.54 and 344.08 is: 516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.54 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.54 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.54 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 214,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,891.72/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.12

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