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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 751.62 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 751.62 and 414.15 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 751.62 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/751.62 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 751.62 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 311,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,283.42/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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