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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 605.45 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 605.45 and 339.56 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 605.45 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/605.45 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 605.45 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 205,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,584.42/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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