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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 606.04 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 606.04 and 332.50 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 606.04 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/606.04 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 606.04 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 201,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,508.30/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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