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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 601.56 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 601.56 and 332.17 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 601.56 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/601.56 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 601.56 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 199,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,820.19/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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