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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 629.10 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 629.10 and 343 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 629.10 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/629.10 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 629.10 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 215,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,781.30/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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