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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 760.71 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 760.71 and 404.44 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 760.71 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/760.71 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 760.71 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 307,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,661.55/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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