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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.18, 757.64 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.18, 757.64 and 398.18 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.18 : 757.64 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.18/757.64 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.18x = 757.64 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.18x = 301,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,677.10/506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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