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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 758.58 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 758.58 and 410.14 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 758.58 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/758.58 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 758.58 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 311,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,124.00/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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