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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 616.38 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 616.38 and 338.68 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 616.38 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/616.38 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 616.38 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 208,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,755.58/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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