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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 611.42 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 611.42 and 347.85 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 611.42 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/611.42 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 611.42 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 212,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,680.71/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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