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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 610.08 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 610.08 and 342.27 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 610.08 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/610.08 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 610.08 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 208,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,810.37/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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