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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 609.39 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 609.39 and 338.84 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 609.39 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/609.39 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 609.39 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 206,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,485.71/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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