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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 627.93 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 627.93 and 337.26 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 627.93 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/627.93 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 627.93 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 211,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,775.67/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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