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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 611.52 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 611.52 and 336.32 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 611.52 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/611.52 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 611.52 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 205,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,666.41/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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