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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 599.28 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 599.28 and 343.38 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 599.28 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/599.28 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 599.28 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 205,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,780.77/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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