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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 609.36 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 609.36 and 330.08 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 609.36 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/609.36 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 609.36 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 201,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,137.55/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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