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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.51 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.51 and 332.71 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.51 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.51 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.51 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 202,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,124.65/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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