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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.31, 602.72 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.31, 602.72 and 337.72 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.31 : 602.72 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.31/602.72 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.31x = 602.72 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.31x = 203,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,547.40/402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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