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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 754.91 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 754.91 and 416.17 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 754.91 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/754.91 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 754.91 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 314,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,165.04/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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