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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 610.11 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 610.11 and 342.68 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 610.11 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/610.11 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 610.11 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 209,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,074.02/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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