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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 603.50 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 603.50 and 338.65 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 603.50 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/603.50 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 603.50 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 204,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,373.58/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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