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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 751.68 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 751.68 and 405 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 751.68 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/751.68 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 751.68 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 304,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,430.40/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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