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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 609.81 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 609.81 and 335.44 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 609.81 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/609.81 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 609.81 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 204,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,554.67/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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