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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.71 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.71 and 344.13 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.71 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.71 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.71 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 214,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,981.45/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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