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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.35, 612.52 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.35, 612.52 and 336.05 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.35 : 612.52 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.35/612.52 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.35x = 612.52 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.35x = 205,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,837.35/408.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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