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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 607.50 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 607.50 and 336.42 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 607.50 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/607.50 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 607.50 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 204,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,375.15/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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