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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 611.24 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 611.24 and 335.56 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 611.24 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/611.24 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 611.24 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 205,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,107.69/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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