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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 612.36 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 612.36 and 344.18 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 612.36 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/612.36 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 612.36 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 210,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,762.06/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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