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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 626.61 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 626.61 and 336.17 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 626.61 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/626.61 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 626.61 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 210,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,647.48/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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