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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 599.82 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 599.82 and 345.88 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 599.82 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/599.82 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 599.82 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 207,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,465.74/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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