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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 612.81 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 612.81 and 341.28 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 612.81 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/612.81 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 612.81 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 209,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,139.80/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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