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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 609.53 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 609.53 and 337.67 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 609.53 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/609.53 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 609.53 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 205,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,820.00/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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