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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 618.72 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 618.72 and 338.56 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 618.72 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/618.72 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 618.72 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 209,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,473.84/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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