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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 753.39 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 753.39 and 412.02 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 753.39 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/753.39 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 753.39 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 310,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,411.75/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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