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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.89, 614.10 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.89, 614.10 and 341.85 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.89 : 614.10 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.89/614.10 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.89x = 614.10 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.89x = 209,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,930.09/409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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