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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 602.82 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 602.82 and 338.07 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 602.82 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/602.82 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 602.82 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 203,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,795.36/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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