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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 608.17 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 608.17 and 349.45 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 608.17 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/608.17 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 608.17 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 212,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,525.01/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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