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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 615.62 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 615.62 and 354.31 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 615.62 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/615.62 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 615.62 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 218,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,119.67/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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