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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.35, 602.71 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.35, 602.71 and 340.38 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.35 : 602.71 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.35/602.71 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.35x = 602.71 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.35x = 205,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,149.58/402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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