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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.12, 754.68 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.12, 754.68 and 407 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.12 : 754.68 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.12/754.68 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.12x = 754.68 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.12x = 307,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,154.76/503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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