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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.01, 630.52 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.01, 630.52 and 343.46 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.01 : 630.52 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.01/630.52 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.01x = 630.52 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.01x = 216,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,559.12/420.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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