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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 634.65 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 634.65 and 342.01 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 634.65 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/634.65 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 634.65 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 217,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,056.65/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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