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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 693.43 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 693.43 and 398.20 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 693.43 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/693.43 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 693.43 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 276,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,123.83/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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