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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 615.52 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 615.52 and 342.54 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 615.52 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/615.52 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 615.52 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 210,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,840.22/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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