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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 758.16 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 758.16 and 418.28 is: 627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 758.16 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/758.16 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 758.16 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 317,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,123.16/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.54

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