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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 615.81 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 615.81 and 343.11 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 615.81 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/615.81 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 615.81 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 211,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,290.57/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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