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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 611.65 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 611.65 and 334.33 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 611.65 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/611.65 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 611.65 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 204,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,491.83/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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