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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 611.32 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 611.32 and 343.54 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 611.32 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/611.32 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 611.32 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 210,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,012.87/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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