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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 615.54 and 337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 615.54 and 337.87 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 615.54 = 337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/615.54 = 337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 615.54 × 337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 207,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,972.50/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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