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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 601.28 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 601.28 and 345.57 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 601.28 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/601.28 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 601.28 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 207,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,782.60/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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