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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 627.21 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 627.21 and 337.28 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 627.21 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/627.21 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 627.21 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 211,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,542.25/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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