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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 606.45 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 606.45 and 340.24 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 606.45 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/606.45 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 606.45 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 206,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,338.55/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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