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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 629.04 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 629.04 and 337.56 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 629.04 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/629.04 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 629.04 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 212,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,338.74/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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