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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 623.01 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 623.01 and 340.02 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 623.01 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/623.01 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 623.01 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 211,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,835.86/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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