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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 608.43 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 608.43 and 337.65 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 608.43 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/608.43 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 608.43 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 205,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,436.39/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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