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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.53, 605.14 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.53, 605.14 and 336.15 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.53 : 605.14 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.53/605.14 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.53x = 605.14 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.53x = 203,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,416.97/404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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