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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 616.48 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 616.48 and 343.53 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 616.48 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/616.48 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 616.48 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 211,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,778.52/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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