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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 614.92 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 614.92 and 343.92 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 614.92 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/614.92 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 614.92 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 211,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,483.29/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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