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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 604.98 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 604.98 and 332.40 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 604.98 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/604.98 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 604.98 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 201,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,095.35/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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