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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.15 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.15 and 350.87 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.15 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.15 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.15 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 211,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,978.11/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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