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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 560.58 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 560.58 and 340.54 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 560.58 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/560.58 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 560.58 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 190,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,899.91/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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