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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 628.19 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 628.19 and 343.80 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 628.19 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/628.19 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 628.19 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 215,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,971.72/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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