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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 608.92 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 608.92 and 341.49 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 608.92 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/608.92 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 608.92 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 207,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,938.38/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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