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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 626 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 626 and 344.52 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 626 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/626 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 626 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 215,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,669.52/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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