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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 604.71 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 604.71 and 335.61 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 604.71 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/604.71 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 604.71 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 202,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,946.72/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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