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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 608.52 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 608.52 and 347.94 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 608.52 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/608.52 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 608.52 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 211,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,728.45/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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