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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.80 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.80 and 342.30 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.80 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.80 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.80 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 207,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,023.04/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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