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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 606.39 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 606.39 and 340.24 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 606.39 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/606.39 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 606.39 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 206,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,318.13/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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