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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 758.25 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 758.25 and 403.62 is: 605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 758.25 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/758.25 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 758.25 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 306,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,044.87/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.86

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