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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 629.46 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 629.46 and 343.20 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 629.46 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/629.46 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 629.46 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 216,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,030.67/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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