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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 606.61 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 606.61 and 340.45 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 606.61 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/606.61 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 606.61 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 206,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,520.37/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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