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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 624.20 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 624.20 and 343.70 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 624.20 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/624.20 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 624.20 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 214,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532.70/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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