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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.24, 555.60 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.24, 555.60 and 349.68 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.24 : 555.60 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.24/555.60 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.24x = 555.60 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.24x = 194,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,282.21/402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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