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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 606.60 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 606.60 and 340.80 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 606.60 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/606.60 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 606.60 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 206,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,729.28/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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