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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 617.12 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 617.12 and 334.92 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 617.12 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/617.12 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 617.12 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 206,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,685.83/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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