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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.35, 617.04 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.35, 617.04 and 339.08 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.35 : 617.04 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.35/617.04 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.35x = 617.04 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.35x = 209,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222.84/411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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