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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.00, 630.47 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.00, 630.47 and 342.56 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.00 : 630.47 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.00/630.47 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.00x = 630.47 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.00x = 215,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,976.24/421.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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