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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 605.40 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 605.40 and 342.86 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 605.40 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/605.40 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 605.40 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 207,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,567.44/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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