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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 607.57 and 337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 607.57 and 337.61 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 607.57 = 337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/607.57 = 337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 607.57 × 337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 205,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,122.38/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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