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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.68 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.68 and 342 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.68 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.68 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.68 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 217,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,060.56/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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