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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 602.72 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 602.72 and 341.44 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 602.72 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/602.72 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 602.72 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 205,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,792.72/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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