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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.05, 611.97 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.05, 611.97 and 340.01 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.05 : 611.97 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.05/611.97 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.05x = 611.97 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.05x = 208,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,072.86/408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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