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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 608.25 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 608.25 and 340.30 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 608.25 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/608.25 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 608.25 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 206,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,987.48/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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