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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 632.42 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 632.42 and 345.22 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 632.42 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/632.42 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 632.42 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 218,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,324.03/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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