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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.41 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.41 and 404.22 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.41 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.41 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.41 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 307,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,372.93/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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