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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.61 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.61 and 339.36 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.61 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.61 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.61 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 209,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,592.13/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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