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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 758.58 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 758.58 and 410.32 is: 615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 758.58 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/758.58 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 758.58 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 311,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,260.55/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.92

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