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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.24 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.24 and 405.84 is: 608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.24 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.24 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.24 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 305,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694.92/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.57

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