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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 550.76 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 550.76 and 350.87 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 550.76 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/550.76 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 550.76 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 193,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,240.65/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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