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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 611.03 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 611.03 and 338.67 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 611.03 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/611.03 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 611.03 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 206,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,937.53/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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