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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 628.83 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 628.83 and 338.58 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 628.83 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/628.83 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 628.83 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 212,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,909.26/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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