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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 614.07 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 614.07 and 341.40 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 614.07 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/614.07 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 614.07 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 209,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,643.50/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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