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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 612.63 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 612.63 and 341.15 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 612.63 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/612.63 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 612.63 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 208,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,998.72/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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