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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 626.46 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 626.46 and 337.33 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 626.46 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/626.46 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 626.46 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 211,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,323.75/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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