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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 607.86 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 607.86 and 342 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 607.86 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/607.86 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 607.86 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 207,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,888.12/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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