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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 600.08 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 600.08 and 331.72 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 600.08 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/600.08 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 600.08 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 199,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,055.38/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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