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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 760.78 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 760.78 and 399.08 is: 598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 760.78 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/760.78 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 760.78 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 303,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,612.08/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.75

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