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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 610.50 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 610.50 and 336.44 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 610.50 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/610.50 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 610.50 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 205,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,396.62/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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