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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 751.83 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 751.83 and 399.25 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 751.83 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/751.83 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 751.83 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 300,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,168.13/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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