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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 600.72 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 600.72 and 336.42 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 600.72 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/600.72 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 600.72 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 202,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,094.22/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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