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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 598.78 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 598.78 and 351.08 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 598.78 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/598.78 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 598.78 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 210,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,218.80/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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