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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.26, 752.30 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.26, 752.30 and 414.60 is: 621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.26 : 752.30 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.26/752.30 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.26x = 752.30 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.26x = 311,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,903.58/502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.00

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