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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 757.62 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 757.62 and 403.50 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 757.62 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/757.62 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 757.62 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 305,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,699.67/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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