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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 761.85 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 761.85 and 416.64 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 761.85 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/761.85 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 761.85 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 317,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,417.18/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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