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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 610.50 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 610.50 and 338.10 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 610.50 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/610.50 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 610.50 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 206,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410.05/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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