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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 756.74 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 756.74 and 408.38 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 756.74 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/756.74 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 756.74 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 309,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,034.72/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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