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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 760.80 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 760.80 and 399.24 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 760.80 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/760.80 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 760.80 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 303,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,741.79/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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