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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.74 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.74 and 340.50 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.74 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.74 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.74 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 208,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,637.97/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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