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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 635.60 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 635.60 and 341.78 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 635.60 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/635.60 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 635.60 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 217,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,230.48/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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