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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.44 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.44 and 342.96 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.44 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.44 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.44 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 211,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,414.26/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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