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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 756.65 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 756.65 and 440.04 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 756.65 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/756.65 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 756.65 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 332,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,957.37/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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