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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.31, 753.86 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.31, 753.86 and 415.65 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.31 : 753.86 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.31/753.86 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.31x = 753.86 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.31x = 313,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,339.83/503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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