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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 606.92 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 606.92 and 340.65 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 606.92 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/606.92 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 606.92 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 206,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,745.59/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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