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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 623.84 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 623.84 and 339.50 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 623.84 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/623.84 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 623.84 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 211,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,793.68/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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