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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 610 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 610 and 339.40 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 610 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/610 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 610 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 207,034
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,034/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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