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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 615.20 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 615.20 and 342.14 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 615.20 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/615.20 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 615.20 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 210,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,479.74/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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