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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 626.84 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 626.84 and 337.02 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 626.84 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/626.84 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 626.84 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 211,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,257.62/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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