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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 607.20 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 607.20 and 336.88 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 607.20 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/607.20 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 607.20 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 204,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,553.54/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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