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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 612.56 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 612.56 and 340.40 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 612.56 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/612.56 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 612.56 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 208,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,515.42/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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