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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 609.72 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 609.72 and 335.96 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 609.72 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/609.72 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 609.72 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 204,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,841.53/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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