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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 600.75 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 600.75 and 348.84 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 600.75 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/600.75 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 600.75 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 209,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,565.63/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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