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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 552.96 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 552.96 and 346.62 is: 477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 552.96 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/552.96 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 552.96 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 191,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,667.00/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.14

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