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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.81, 613.08 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.81, 613.08 and 340.77 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.81 : 613.08 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.81/613.08 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.81x = 613.08 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.81x = 208,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,919.27/408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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