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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 750.97 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 750.97 and 403.32 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 750.97 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/750.97 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 750.97 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 302,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,881.22/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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