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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 751.44 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 751.44 and 398.13 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 751.44 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/751.44 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 751.44 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 299,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,170.81/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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