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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 607.23 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 607.23 and 335.79 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 607.23 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/607.23 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 607.23 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 203,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,901.76/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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