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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 698.73 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 698.73 and 418.10 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 698.73 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/698.73 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 698.73 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 292,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,139.01/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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