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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 617.40 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 617.40 and 343.20 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 617.40 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/617.40 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 617.40 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 211,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,891.68/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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