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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 611.25 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 611.25 and 339.51 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 611.25 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/611.25 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 611.25 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 207,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,525.49/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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