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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 629.22 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 629.22 and 342.02 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 629.22 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/629.22 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 629.22 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 215,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,206.76/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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