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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.40, 606.12 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.40, 606.12 and 332.40 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.40 : 606.12 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.40/606.12 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.40x = 606.12 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.40x = 201,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,474.29/404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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