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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 604.89 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 604.89 and 339.18 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 604.89 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/604.89 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 604.89 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 205,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,170.13/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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