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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 612.18 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 612.18 and 342.63 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 612.18 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/612.18 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 612.18 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 209,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,751.23/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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