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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 618.63 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 618.63 and 344.77 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 618.63 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/618.63 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 618.63 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 213,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,285.07/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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