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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 556.25 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 556.25 and 336.41 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 556.25 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/556.25 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 556.25 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 187,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,123.60/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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