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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 606.60 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 606.60 and 343.93 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 606.60 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/606.60 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 606.60 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 208,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,627.94/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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