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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 606.26 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 606.26 and 339.71 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 606.26 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/606.26 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 606.26 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 205,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,954.95/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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