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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.28, 613.21 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.28, 613.21 and 349.85 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.28 : 613.21 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.28/613.21 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.28x = 613.21 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.28x = 214,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,530.98/408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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