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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 555.21 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 555.21 and 335.66 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 555.21 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/555.21 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 555.21 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 186,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,359.01/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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