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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 616.62 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 616.62 and 334.62 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 616.62 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/616.62 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 616.62 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 206,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,333.38/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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