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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.58, 606.94 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.58, 606.94 and 335.95 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.58 : 606.94 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.58/606.94 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.58x = 606.94 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.58x = 203,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,901.03/403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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