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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 627 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 627 and 336.60 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 627 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/627 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 627 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 211,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,048.20/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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