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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 612 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 612 and 340.02 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 612 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/612 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 612 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 208,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,092.24/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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