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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.88, 762.49 and 417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.88, 762.49 and 417.34 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.88 : 762.49 = 417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.88/762.49 = 417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.88x = 762.49 × 417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.88x = 318,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,217.58/509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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