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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 600.93 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 600.93 and 335.22 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 600.93 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/600.93 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 600.93 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 201,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,443.75/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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