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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 603.70 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 603.70 and 345 is: 516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 603.70 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/603.70 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 603.70 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 208,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276.50/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.67

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