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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 628.44 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 628.44 and 337.42 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 628.44 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/628.44 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 628.44 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 212,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,048.22/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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