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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 636.41 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 636.41 and 342.12 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 636.41 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/636.41 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 636.41 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 217,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,725.50/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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