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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.35, 600.87 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.35, 600.87 and 350.60 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.35 : 600.87 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.35/600.87 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.35x = 600.87 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.35x = 210,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,666.98/401.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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