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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 606.99 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 606.99 and 335.05 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 606.99 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/606.99 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 606.99 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 203,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,367.29/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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