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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.25 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.25 and 335.03 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.25 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.25 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.25 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 201,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432.11/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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