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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.23, 599.94 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.23, 599.94 and 340.94 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.23 : 599.94 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.23/599.94 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.23x = 599.94 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.23x = 204,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,545.04/402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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