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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.28, 756.70 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.28, 756.70 and 418.08 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.28 : 756.70 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.28/756.70 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.28x = 756.70 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.28x = 316,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,361.14/505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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