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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 604.80 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 604.80 and 342.90 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 604.80 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/604.80 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 604.80 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 207,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,385.92/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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