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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 617.46 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 617.46 and 338.55 is: 507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 617.46 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/617.46 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 617.46 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 209,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,041.08/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.87

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