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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.64 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.64 and 340.16 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.64 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.64 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.64 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 207,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,034.98/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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