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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.40 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.40 and 341.20 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.40 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.40 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.40 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 211,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,680.48/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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