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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 750.95 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 750.95 and 398.18 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 750.95 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/750.95 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 750.95 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 299,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,013.27/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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