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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.48 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.48 and 335.99 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.48 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.48 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.48 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 210,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,827.01/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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