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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 617.21 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 617.21 and 337.56 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 617.21 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/617.21 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 617.21 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 208,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,345.41/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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