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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 605.20 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 605.20 and 335.66 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 605.20 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/605.20 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 605.20 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 203,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,139.58/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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