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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.22, 614.34 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.22, 614.34 and 342.18 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.22 : 614.34 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.22/614.34 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.22x = 614.34 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.22x = 210,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,214.86/410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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