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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.82, 604.92 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.82, 604.92 and 338.64 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.82 : 604.92 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.82/604.92 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.82x = 604.92 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.82x = 204,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,850.11/403.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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