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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.50 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.50 and 340.20 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.50 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.50 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.50 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 204,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,630.30/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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