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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 606.90 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 606.90 and 344.30 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 606.90 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/606.90 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 606.90 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 208,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,955.67/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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