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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 623.24 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 623.24 and 338.68 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 623.24 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/623.24 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 623.24 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 211,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,078.92/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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