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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 604.68 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 604.68 and 344.16 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 604.68 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/604.68 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 604.68 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 208,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,106.67/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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