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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 601.56 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 601.56 and 352.44 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 601.56 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/601.56 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 601.56 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 212,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,013.81/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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