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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 601.97 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 601.97 and 335.88 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 601.97 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/601.97 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 601.97 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 202,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,188.00/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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