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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 609.21 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 609.21 and 349.58 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 609.21 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/609.21 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 609.21 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 212,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,969.15/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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