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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 607.38 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 607.38 and 337.65 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 607.38 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/607.38 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 607.38 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 205,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,081.86/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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