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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 612.54 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 612.54 and 336.12 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 612.54 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/612.54 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 612.54 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 205,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,884.65/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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