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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.10, 601.35 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.10, 601.35 and 337.30 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.10 : 601.35 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.10/601.35 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.10x = 601.35 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.10x = 202,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,835.36/402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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