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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 600.75 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 600.75 and 331.65 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 600.75 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/600.75 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 600.75 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 199,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,238.74/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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