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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 759.85 and 409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 759.85 and 409.19 is: 613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 759.85 = 409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/759.85 = 409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 759.85 × 409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 310,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,918.20/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.02

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