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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 751.05 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 751.05 and 411.42 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 751.05 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/751.05 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 751.05 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 308,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,996.99/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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