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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 608.70 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 608.70 and 349.11 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 608.70 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/608.70 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 608.70 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 212,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,503.26/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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