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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 601.29 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 601.29 and 336.15 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 601.29 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/601.29 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 601.29 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 202,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,123.63/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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