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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 625.55 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 625.55 and 345.88 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 625.55 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/625.55 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 625.55 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 216,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,365.23/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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