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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.21, 599.95 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.21, 599.95 and 337.62 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.21 : 599.95 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.21/599.95 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.21x = 599.95 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.21x = 202,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,555.12/402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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