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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 562.25 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 562.25 and 337.74 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 562.25 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/562.25 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 562.25 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 189,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,892.63/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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