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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 606.42 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 606.42 and 339.72 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 606.42 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/606.42 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 606.42 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 206,013.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,013.00/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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