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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.01, 609.04 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.01, 609.04 and 338.01 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.01 : 609.04 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.01/609.04 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.01x = 609.04 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.01x = 205,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,862.99/406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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