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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 636.62 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 636.62 and 343.02 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 636.62 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/636.62 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 636.62 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 218,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371.68/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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