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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.15, 755.94 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.15, 755.94 and 401.13 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.15 : 755.94 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.15/755.94 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.15x = 755.94 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.15x = 303,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,230.21/504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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