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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 618.78 and 340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 618.78 and 340.82 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 618.78 = 340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/618.78 = 340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 618.78 × 340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 210,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,892.60/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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