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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 566.14 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 566.14 and 340.27 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 566.14 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/566.14 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 566.14 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 192,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,639.31/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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