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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.73, 762.75 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.73, 762.75 and 411.35 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.73 : 762.75 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.73/762.75 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.73x = 762.75 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.73x = 313,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,753.40/508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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