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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.35, 752.47 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.35, 752.47 and 404.32 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.35 : 752.47 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.35/752.47 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.35x = 752.47 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.35x = 304,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,238.67/502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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