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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 624 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 624 and 339.59 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 624 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/624 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 624 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 211,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,901.04/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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