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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 600.90 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 600.90 and 332.56 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 600.90 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/600.90 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 600.90 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 199,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,835.30/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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