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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 627.50 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 627.50 and 335.74 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 627.50 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/627.50 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 627.50 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 210,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,676.85/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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