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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.81, 604.95 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.81, 604.95 and 339.24 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.81 : 604.95 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.81/604.95 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.81x = 604.95 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.81x = 205,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,223.24/403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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