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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 759.38 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 759.38 and 419.14 is: 629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 759.38 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/759.38 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 759.38 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 318,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,285.39/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.93

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