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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 600.08 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 600.08 and 331.61 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 600.08 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/600.08 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 600.08 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 198,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,987.87/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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