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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 617.63 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 617.63 and 343.61 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 617.63 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/617.63 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 617.63 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 212,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,226.76/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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