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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 617.94 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 617.94 and 347.32 is: 521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 617.94 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/617.94 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 617.94 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 214,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,622.92/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.58

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