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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.78 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.78 and 344.80 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.78 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.78 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.78 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 217,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,837.74/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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