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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 600.96 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 600.96 and 341.12 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 600.96 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/600.96 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 600.96 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 204,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,999.48/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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