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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 597.62 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 597.62 and 352.22 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 597.62 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/597.62 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 597.62 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 210,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,493.72/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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