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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 599.63 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 599.63 and 334.95 is: 501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 599.63 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/599.63 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 599.63 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 200,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,844.39/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.52

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