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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 760.26 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 760.26 and 410.20 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 760.26 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/760.26 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 760.26 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 311,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,858.65/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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