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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 760.94 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 760.94 and 399.24 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 760.94 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/760.94 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 760.94 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 303,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,797.69/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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