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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 626.55 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 626.55 and 346.30 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 626.55 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/626.55 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 626.55 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 216,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,974.27/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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