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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 620.39 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 620.39 and 340.78 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 620.39 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/620.39 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 620.39 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 211,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,416.50/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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