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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.80, 631.98 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.80, 631.98 and 343.92 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.80 : 631.98 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.80/631.98 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.80x = 631.98 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.80x = 217,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,350.19/420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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