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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 610.03 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 610.03 and 339.26 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 610.03 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/610.03 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 610.03 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 206,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,954.03/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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