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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 598.74 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 598.74 and 352.50 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 598.74 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/598.74 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 598.74 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 211,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,055.85/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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