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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.91 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.91 and 343.30 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.91 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.91 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.91 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 218,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,307.90/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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