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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 550.94 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 550.94 and 350.99 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 550.94 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/550.94 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 550.94 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 193,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,374.43/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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