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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 611.37 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 611.37 and 350.88 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 611.37 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/611.37 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 611.37 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 214,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,517.51/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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