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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 616.95 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 616.95 and 343.32 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 616.95 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/616.95 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 616.95 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 211,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,813.67/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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