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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.15, 615.70 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.15, 615.70 and 336.56 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.15 : 615.70 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.15/615.70 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.15x = 615.70 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.15x = 207,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.33/409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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