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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 759.59 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 759.59 and 403.98 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 759.59 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/759.59 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 759.59 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 306,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,859.17/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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