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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 598.11 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 598.11 and 342.36 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 598.11 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/598.11 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 598.11 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 204,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,768.94/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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