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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 606.78 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 606.78 and 347.40 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 606.78 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/606.78 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 606.78 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 210,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,795.37/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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