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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.84, 758.76 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.84, 758.76 and 410.32 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.84 : 758.76 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.84/758.76 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.84x = 758.76 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.84x = 311,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,334.40/505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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