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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 759.14 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 759.14 and 399.18 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 759.14 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/759.14 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 759.14 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 303,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,033.51/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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