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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.55, 756.49 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.55, 756.49 and 418.07 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.55 : 756.49 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.55/756.49 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.55x = 756.49 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.55x = 316,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,265.77/505.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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