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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 614.04 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 614.04 and 336.87 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 614.04 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/614.04 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 614.04 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 206,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,851.65/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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