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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 624.22 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 624.22 and 344.60 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 624.22 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/624.22 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 624.22 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 215,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,106.21/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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