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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 617.82 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 617.82 and 338.92 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 617.82 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/617.82 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 617.82 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 209,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,391.55/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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