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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.90 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.90 and 340.29 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.90 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.90 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.90 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 210,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,263.49/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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