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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.60 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.60 and 337.40 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.60 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.60 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.60 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 211,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,752.24/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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