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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 625.82 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 625.82 and 342.21 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 625.82 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/625.82 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 625.82 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 214,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,158.26/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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