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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 606.60 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 606.60 and 336.87 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 606.60 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/606.60 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 606.60 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 204,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,345.34/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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