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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.45 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.45 and 348.30 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.45 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.45 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.45 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 211,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,921.39/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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