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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 616.79 and 334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 616.79 and 334.78 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 616.79 = 334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/616.79 = 334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 616.79 × 334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 206,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,488.96/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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