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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 618.99 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 618.99 and 334.58 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 618.99 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/618.99 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 618.99 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 207,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,101.67/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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