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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 607.14 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 607.14 and 337.33 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 607.14 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/607.14 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 607.14 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 204,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,807.30/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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