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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 758.52 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 758.52 and 403.17 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 758.52 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/758.52 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 758.52 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 305,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,812.51/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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