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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.27, 605.65 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.27, 605.65 and 339.69 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.27 : 605.65 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.27/605.65 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.27x = 605.65 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.27x = 205,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,728.52/404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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