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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 617.04 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 617.04 and 338.87 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 617.04 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/617.04 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 617.04 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 209,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096.34/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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