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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 632.58 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 632.58 and 344.96 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 632.58 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/632.58 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 632.58 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 218,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,214.80/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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