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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 611.28 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 611.28 and 350.40 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 611.28 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/611.28 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 611.28 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 214,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,192.51/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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