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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 751.96 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 751.96 and 415.14 is: 621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 751.96 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/751.96 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 751.96 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 312,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,168.67/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.81

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