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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 611.28 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 611.28 and 335.31 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 611.28 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/611.28 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 611.28 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 204,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,966.59/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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