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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 606.60 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 606.60 and 344.27 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 606.60 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/606.60 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 606.60 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 208,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,834.18/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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