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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.78, 758.67 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.78, 758.67 and 398.28 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.78 : 758.67 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.78/758.67 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.78x = 758.67 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.78x = 302,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,163.09/505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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