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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 624.30 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 624.30 and 338.68 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 624.30 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/624.30 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 624.30 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 211,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,437.92/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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