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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.17, 754.89 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.17, 754.89 and 400.84 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.17 : 754.89 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.17/754.89 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.17x = 754.89 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.17x = 302,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,590.11/503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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