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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 617.40 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 617.40 and 338.52 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 617.40 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/617.40 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 617.40 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 209,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,002.25/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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