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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 618.54 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 618.54 and 340.08 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 618.54 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/618.54 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 618.54 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 210,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,353.08/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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