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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 624.39 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 624.39 and 340.05 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 624.39 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/624.39 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 624.39 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 212,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,323.82/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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