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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 611.93 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 611.93 and 335.22 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 611.93 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/611.93 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 611.93 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 205,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,129.50/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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