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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 634.72 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 634.72 and 342.48 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 634.72 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/634.72 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 634.72 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 217,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,378.91/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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