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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 612.78 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 612.78 and 336.82 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 612.78 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/612.78 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 612.78 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 206,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,396.56/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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