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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 604.14 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 604.14 and 351.28 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 604.14 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/604.14 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 604.14 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 212,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,222.30/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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