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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 606.63 and 337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 606.63 and 337.15 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 606.63 = 337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/606.63 = 337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 606.63 × 337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 204,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,525.30/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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