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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 600.96 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 600.96 and 346.88 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 600.96 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/600.96 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 600.96 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 208,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,461.00/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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