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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 613.65 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 613.65 and 344.30 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 613.65 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/613.65 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 613.65 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 211,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,279.70/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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