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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 626.40 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 626.40 and 336.21 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 626.40 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/626.40 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 626.40 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 210,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,601.94/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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