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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 629.66 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 629.66 and 342.34 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 629.66 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/629.66 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 629.66 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 215,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,554.52/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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