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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 757.56 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 757.56 and 403.20 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 757.56 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/757.56 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 757.56 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 305,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,448.19/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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