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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.66, 604.57 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.66, 604.57 and 334.72 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.66 : 604.57 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.66/604.57 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.66x = 604.57 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.66x = 202,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,361.67/403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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