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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 762.42 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 762.42 and 400.22 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 762.42 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/762.42 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 762.42 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 305,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,135.73/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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