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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 611.46 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 611.46 and 344.56 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 611.46 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/611.46 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 611.46 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 210,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,684.66/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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