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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 615.16 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 615.16 and 342.25 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 615.16 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/615.16 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 615.16 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 210,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,538.51/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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