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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.38, 607.37 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.38, 607.37 and 346.58 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.38 : 607.37 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.38/607.37 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.38x = 607.37 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.38x = 210,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,502.29/404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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