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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 751.62 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 751.62 and 405.28 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 751.62 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/751.62 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 751.62 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 304,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,616.55/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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