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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 609.26 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 609.26 and 337.30 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 609.26 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/609.26 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 609.26 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 205,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,503.40/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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