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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 757.40 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 757.40 and 402.33 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 757.40 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/757.40 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 757.40 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 304,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,722.73/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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