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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 601.32 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 601.32 and 346.88 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 601.32 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/601.32 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 601.32 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 208,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,585.88/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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