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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.77, 607.02 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.77, 607.02 and 337.43 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.77 : 607.02 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.77/607.02 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.77x = 607.02 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.77x = 204,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,826.76/405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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