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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 632.18 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 632.18 and 344.91 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 632.18 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/632.18 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 632.18 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 218,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,045.06/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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