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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 561.14 and 344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 561.14 and 344.67 is: 475.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 561.14 = 344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/561.14 = 344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 561.14 × 344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 193,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,408.12/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.77

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