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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 604.62 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 604.62 and 338.49 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 604.62 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/604.62 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 604.62 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 204,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,657.82/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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