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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 604.50 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 604.50 and 335.01 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 604.50 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/604.50 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 604.50 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 202,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,513.55/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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