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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 560.82 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 560.82 and 340.66 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 560.82 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/560.82 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 560.82 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 191,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,048.94/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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