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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.89, 625.62 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.89, 625.62 and 335.88 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.89 : 625.62 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.89/625.62 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.89x = 625.62 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.89x = 210,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134.51/417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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