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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.60 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.60 and 341.84 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.60 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.60 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.60 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 214,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,538.78/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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