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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 749.70 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 749.70 and 397.16 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 749.70 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/749.70 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 749.70 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 297,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,750.85/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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