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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 601.41 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 601.41 and 332.15 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 601.41 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/601.41 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 601.41 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 199,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,758.33/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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