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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.04, 608.88 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.04, 608.88 and 338.65 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.04 : 608.88 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.04/608.88 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.04x = 608.88 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.04x = 206,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,197.21/407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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