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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 612.40 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 612.40 and 336.84 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 612.40 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/612.40 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 612.40 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 206,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,280.82/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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