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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 608.67 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 608.67 and 348.18 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 608.67 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/608.67 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 608.67 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 211,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,926.72/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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