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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 752.85 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 752.85 and 416.22 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 752.85 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/752.85 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 752.85 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 313,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,351.23/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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