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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 624.12 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 624.12 and 336.16 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 624.12 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/624.12 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 624.12 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 209,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,804.18/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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