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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 597.92 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 597.92 and 350.94 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 597.92 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/597.92 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 597.92 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 209,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,832.29/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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