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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 634.62 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 634.62 and 341.52 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 634.62 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/634.62 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 634.62 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 216,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,735.42/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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