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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 600.48 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 600.48 and 346.68 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 600.48 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/600.48 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 600.48 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 208,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,174.41/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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