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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 600.66 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 600.66 and 347.96 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 600.66 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/600.66 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 600.66 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 209,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,005.65/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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