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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 615.33 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 615.33 and 342.27 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 615.33 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/615.33 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 615.33 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 210,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609.00/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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