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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 625.27 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 625.27 and 335.37 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 625.27 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/625.27 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 625.27 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 209,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,696.80/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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