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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 750.58 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 750.58 and 418.32 is: 627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 750.58 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/750.58 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 750.58 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 313,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,982.63/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.84

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