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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 612.24 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 612.24 and 344.48 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 612.24 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/612.24 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 612.24 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 210,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,904.44/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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