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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 598.88 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 598.88 and 341.76 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 598.88 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/598.88 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 598.88 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 204,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,673.23/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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