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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 602.01 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 602.01 and 346.01 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 602.01 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/602.01 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 602.01 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 208,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,298.47/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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