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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.15, 608.24 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.15, 608.24 and 337.51 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.15 : 608.24 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.15/608.24 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.15x = 608.24 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.15x = 205,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,287.08/405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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