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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 628.08 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 628.08 and 342.32 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 628.08 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/628.08 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 628.08 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 215,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,004.35/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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