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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.74 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.74 and 337.40 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.74 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.74 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.74 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 209,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,437.68/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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