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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 625.73 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 625.73 and 336.15 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 625.73 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/625.73 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 625.73 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 210,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,337.46/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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