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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 599.24 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 599.24 and 335.43 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 599.24 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/599.24 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 599.24 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 201,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,001.40/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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