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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 619.98 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 619.98 and 342.40 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 619.98 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/619.98 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 619.98 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 212,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,281.15/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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