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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 623.04 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 623.04 and 338.50 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 623.04 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/623.04 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 623.04 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 210,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,899.04/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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