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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 611.85 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 611.85 and 334.86 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 611.85 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/611.85 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 611.85 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 204,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,884.09/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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