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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 341.85 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.20 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.20 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.20 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 214,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,750.17/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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