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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 612.15 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 612.15 and 335.81 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 612.15 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/612.15 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 612.15 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 205,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,561.35/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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