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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 614.38 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 614.38 and 350.66 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 614.38 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/614.38 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 614.38 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 215,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,438.49/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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