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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 611.25 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 611.25 and 334.43 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 611.25 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/611.25 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 611.25 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 204,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,418.32/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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