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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 630.28 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 630.28 and 343.80 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 630.28 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/630.28 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 630.28 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 216,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,690.69/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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