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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 606.73 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 606.73 and 332.08 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 606.73 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/606.73 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 606.73 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 201,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,482.90/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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