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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 616.14 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 616.14 and 337.73 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 616.14 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/616.14 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 616.14 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 208,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,088.96/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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