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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 555.66 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 555.66 and 336.42 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 555.66 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/555.66 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 555.66 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 186,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,935.14/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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