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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 604.29 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 604.29 and 335.18 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 604.29 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/604.29 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 604.29 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 202,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,545.92/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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