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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 552.02 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 552.02 and 350.87 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 552.02 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/552.02 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 552.02 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 193,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,682.74/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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