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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.15, 606.74 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.15, 606.74 and 336.51 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.15 : 606.74 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.15/606.74 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.15x = 606.74 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.15x = 204,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,172.39/404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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