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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 602.24 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 602.24 and 340.67 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 602.24 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/602.24 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 602.24 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 205,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,165.10/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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