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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.90 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.90 and 398.84 is: 598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.90 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.90 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.90 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 299,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,887.80/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.39

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