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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 625.08 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 625.08 and 340.38 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 625.08 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/625.08 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 625.08 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 212,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,764.73/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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