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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 612.80 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 612.80 and 337.44 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 612.80 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/612.80 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 612.80 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 206,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,783.23/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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