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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 756.69 and 417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 756.69 and 417.90 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 756.69 = 417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/756.69 = 417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 756.69 × 417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 316,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,220.75/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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