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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 599.52 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 599.52 and 350.28 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 599.52 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/599.52 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 599.52 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 209,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,999.87/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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