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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 601.43 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 601.43 and 341.94 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 601.43 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/601.43 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 601.43 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 205,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,652.97/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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