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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 604.68 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 604.68 and 335.12 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 604.68 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/604.68 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 604.68 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 202,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,640.36/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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