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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 610.13 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 610.13 and 338.78 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 610.13 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/610.13 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 610.13 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 206,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,702.21/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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