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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.65 and 338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.65 and 338.21 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.65 = 338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.65 = 338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.65 × 338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 204,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,494.38/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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