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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 907.50 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 907.50 and 502.40 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 907.50 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/907.50 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 907.50 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 455,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,928/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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