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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 634.55 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 634.55 and 342.44 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 634.55 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/634.55 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 634.55 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 217,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,290.42/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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