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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 602.37 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 602.37 and 332.76 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 602.37 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/602.37 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 602.37 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 200,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,444.64/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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