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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 632.49 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 632.49 and 340.65 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 632.49 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/632.49 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 632.49 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 215,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,457.72/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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