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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 760.08 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 760.08 and 399.04 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 760.08 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/760.08 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 760.08 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 303,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,302.32/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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