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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 615.36 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 615.36 and 342.24 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 615.36 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/615.36 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 615.36 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 210,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,600.81/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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