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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.77, 701.05 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.77, 701.05 and 414.74 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.77 : 701.05 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.77/701.05 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.77x = 701.05 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.77x = 290,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,750.25/507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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