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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 616.95 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 616.95 and 342.99 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 616.95 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/616.95 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 616.95 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 211,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,607.68/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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