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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 612.08 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 612.08 and 335.02 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 612.08 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/612.08 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 612.08 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 205,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,059.04/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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