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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 611.89 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 611.89 and 340.13 is: 509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 611.89 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/611.89 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 611.89 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 208,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,122.15/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.49

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