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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.39, 610.49 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.39, 610.49 and 234.05 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.39 : 610.49 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.39/610.49 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.39x = 610.49 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.39x = 142,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,882.72/407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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