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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.79, 608.51 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.79, 608.51 and 338.40 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.79 : 608.51 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.79/608.51 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.79x = 608.51 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.79x = 205,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,918.09/406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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