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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 628.85 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 628.85 and 344.24 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 628.85 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/628.85 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 628.85 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 216,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470.46/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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