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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 613.80 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 613.80 and 340.96 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 613.80 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/613.80 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 613.80 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 209,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,281.25/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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