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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.42, 755.68 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.42, 755.68 and 399.96 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.42 : 755.68 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.42/755.68 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.42x = 755.68 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.42x = 302,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,241.96/503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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