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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 761.36 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 761.36 and 416.96 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 761.36 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/761.36 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 761.36 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 317,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,456.67/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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