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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.46 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.46 and 343.38 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.46 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.46 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.46 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 209,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,963.13/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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