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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 754.02 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 754.02 and 406.20 is: 608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 754.02 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/754.02 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 754.02 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 306,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,282.92/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.43

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