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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.31, 753.67 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.31, 753.67 and 405.73 is: 606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.31 : 753.67 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.31/753.67 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.31x = 753.67 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.31x = 305,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,780.73/504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.33

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