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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 599.94 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 599.94 and 342.51 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 599.94 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/599.94 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 599.94 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 205,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,485.45/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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