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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.39 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.39 and 340.18 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.39 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.39 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.39 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 206,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,281.75/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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