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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 760.05 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 760.05 and 398.88 is: 598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 760.05 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/760.05 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 760.05 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 303,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,168.74/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.75

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