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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 625.71 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 625.71 and 340.77 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 625.71 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/625.71 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 625.71 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 213,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,222.13/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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