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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 607.12 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 607.12 and 340.22 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 607.12 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/607.12 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 607.12 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 206,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,554.37/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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