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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 605.23 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 605.23 and 335.50 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 605.23 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/605.23 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 605.23 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 203,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,052.31/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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