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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 616.32 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 616.32 and 343.60 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 616.32 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/616.32 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 616.32 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 211,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,767.55/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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