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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 753.01 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 753.01 and 405.30 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 753.01 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/753.01 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 753.01 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 305,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,192.93/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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