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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 611.40 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 611.40 and 347.92 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 611.40 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/611.40 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 611.40 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 212,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,718.29/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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