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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.52 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.52 and 336.54 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.52 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.52 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.52 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 204,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,791.32/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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