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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 616.82 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 616.82 and 334.94 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 616.82 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/616.82 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 616.82 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 206,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,592.93/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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