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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 602.16 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 602.16 and 348.96 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 602.16 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/602.16 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 602.16 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 210,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,129.75/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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