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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 752.63 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 752.63 and 399.87 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 752.63 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/752.63 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 752.63 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 300,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,952.16/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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