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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 608.43 and 336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 608.43 and 336.81 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 608.43 = 336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/608.43 = 336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 608.43 × 336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 204,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925.31/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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