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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 618.52 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 618.52 and 339.53 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 618.52 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/618.52 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 618.52 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 210,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,003.70/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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