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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 600.03 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 600.03 and 342.54 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 600.03 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/600.03 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 600.03 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 205,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,534.28/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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