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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 616.20 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 616.20 and 337.90 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 616.20 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/616.20 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 616.20 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 208,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213.98/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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