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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 603.60 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 603.60 and 334.87 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 603.60 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/603.60 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 603.60 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 202,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127.53/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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