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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.45 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.45 and 345.20 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.45 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.45 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.45 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 216,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,245.68/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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