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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.97, 604.99 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.97, 604.99 and 339.65 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.97 : 604.99 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.97/604.99 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.97x = 604.99 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.97x = 205,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,484.85/403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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