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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.60 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.60 and 343.68 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.60 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.60 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.60 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 219,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,130.37/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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