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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 626.19 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 626.19 and 340.20 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 626.19 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/626.19 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 626.19 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 213,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,029.84/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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