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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 608.82 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 608.82 and 351.66 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 608.82 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/608.82 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 608.82 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 214,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,097.64/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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