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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.35, 616.62 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.35, 616.62 and 338.45 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.35 : 616.62 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.35/616.62 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.35x = 616.62 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.35x = 208,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,695.04/411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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