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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 607.35 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 607.35 and 340.95 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 607.35 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/607.35 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 607.35 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 207,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,075.98/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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