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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 628.26 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 628.26 and 341.32 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 628.26 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/628.26 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 628.26 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 214,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,437.70/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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