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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.93, 758.89 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.93, 758.89 and 403.41 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.93 : 758.89 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.93/758.89 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.93x = 758.89 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.93x = 306,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,142.81/505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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