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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 612.90 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 612.90 and 336.96 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 612.90 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/612.90 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 612.90 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 206,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,522.78/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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