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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 602.79 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 602.79 and 350.60 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 602.79 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/602.79 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 602.79 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 211,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,340.90/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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