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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 616.55 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 616.55 and 339.94 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 616.55 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/616.55 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 616.55 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 209,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,588.31/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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