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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 755.78 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 755.78 and 411.83 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 755.78 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/755.78 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 755.78 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 311,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,252.88/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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