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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 619.24 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 619.24 and 336.40 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 619.24 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/619.24 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 619.24 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 208,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,312.34/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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