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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 616.17 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 616.17 and 339.69 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 616.17 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/616.17 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 616.17 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 209,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,306.79/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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