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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 750.60 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 750.60 and 419.28 is: 627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 750.60 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/750.60 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 750.60 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 314,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,711.57/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.72

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