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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 626.79 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 626.79 and 342.54 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 626.79 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/626.79 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 626.79 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 214,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,700.65/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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