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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 615.83 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 615.83 and 345.92 is: 517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 615.83 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/615.83 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 615.83 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 213,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,023.10/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.98

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