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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 608.78 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 608.78 and 341.16 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 608.78 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/608.78 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 608.78 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 207,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,691.38/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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