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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 611.64 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 611.64 and 342.16 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 611.64 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/611.64 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 611.64 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 209,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,278.74/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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