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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 611.30 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 611.30 and 336.44 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 611.30 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/611.30 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 611.30 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 205,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,665.77/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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