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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.22, 757.97 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.22, 757.97 and 418.16 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.22 : 757.97 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.22/757.97 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.22x = 757.97 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.22x = 316,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,949.99/505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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