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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 616.65 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 616.65 and 343.08 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 616.65 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/616.65 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 616.65 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 211,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,560.28/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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