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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 604.50 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 604.50 and 332.44 is: 497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 604.50 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/604.50 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 604.50 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 200,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,959.98/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.77

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