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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 752.22 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 752.22 and 410.76 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 752.22 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/752.22 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 752.22 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 308,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,981.89/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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