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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 600.74 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 600.74 and 332.49 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 600.74 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/600.74 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 600.74 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 199,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,738.38/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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