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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 612.12 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 612.12 and 335.79 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 612.12 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/612.12 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 612.12 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 205,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,543.77/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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