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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 616.65 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 616.65 and 342.70 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 616.65 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/616.65 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 616.65 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 211,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,325.96/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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