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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.51, 608.79 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.51, 608.79 and 348.11 is: 522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.51 : 608.79 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.51/608.79 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.51x = 608.79 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.51x = 211,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,922.84/405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.61

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