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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 611.15 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 611.15 and 334.40 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 611.15 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/611.15 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 611.15 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 204,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,366.89/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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