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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 635.99 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 635.99 and 343.44 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 635.99 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/635.99 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 635.99 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 218,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,422.69/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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