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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 561.20 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 561.20 and 350.98 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 561.20 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/561.20 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 561.20 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 196,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,969.98/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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