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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 761.00 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 761.00 and 416.34 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 761.00 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/761.00 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 761.00 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 316,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,832.66/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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