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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 608.85 and 341.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 608.85 and 341.95 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 608.85 = 341.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/608.85 = 341.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 608.85 × 341.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 208,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,196.26/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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