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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 604.34 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 604.34 and 343.28 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 604.34 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/604.34 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 604.34 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 207,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,457.84/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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