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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 758.16 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 758.16 and 403.52 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 758.16 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/758.16 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 758.16 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 305,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,932.72/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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