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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 604.95 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 604.95 and 338.40 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 604.95 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/604.95 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 604.95 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 204,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,715.08/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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