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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 613.14 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 613.14 and 337.14 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 613.14 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/613.14 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 613.14 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 206,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,714.02/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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