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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.21 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.21 and 339.90 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.21 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.21 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.21 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 212,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,165.36/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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