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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 625.74 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 625.74 and 335.82 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 625.74 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/625.74 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 625.74 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 210,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,136.01/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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