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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.79, 561.17 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.79, 561.17 and 350.68 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.79 : 561.17 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.79/561.17 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.79x = 561.17 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.79x = 196,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,790.57/406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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