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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 753.57 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 753.57 and 410.58 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 753.57 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/753.57 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 753.57 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 309,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,400.77/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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