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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.10 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.10 and 343.85 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.10 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.10 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.10 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 212,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,186.75/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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