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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 600.71 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 600.71 and 331.62 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 600.71 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/600.71 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 600.71 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 199,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,207.45/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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