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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 607.59 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 607.59 and 332.56 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 607.59 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/607.59 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 607.59 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 202,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,060.13/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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