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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.37, 604.51 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.37, 604.51 and 332.09 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.37 : 604.51 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.37/604.51 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.37x = 604.51 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.37x = 200,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,751.73/403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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