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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 604.60 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 604.60 and 341.82 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 604.60 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/604.60 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 604.60 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 206,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,663.52/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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