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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 607.32 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 607.32 and 341.07 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 607.32 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/607.32 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 607.32 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 207,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,138.63/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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