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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.26 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.26 and 348.14 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.26 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.26 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.26 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 195,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,397.06/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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