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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 603.47 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 603.47 and 336.88 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 603.47 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/603.47 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 603.47 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 203,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,295.29/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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