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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 752.52 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 752.52 and 400.11 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 752.52 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/752.52 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 752.52 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 301,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,090.78/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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