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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.10 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.10 and 338.83 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.10 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.10 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.10 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 211,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,124.97/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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