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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.04 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.04 and 334.94 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.04 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.04 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.04 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 206,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,671.38/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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