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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.30 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.30 and 343.13 is: 514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.30 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.30 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.30 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 215,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,926.85/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.11

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