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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 604.20 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 604.20 and 350.48 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 604.20 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/604.20 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 604.20 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 211,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,760.02/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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