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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 609.17 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 609.17 and 348.35 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 609.17 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/609.17 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 609.17 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 212,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,204.15/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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