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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 631.80 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 631.80 and 344.66 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 631.80 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/631.80 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 631.80 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 217,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,757.77/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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