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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 760.59 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 760.59 and 398.52 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 760.59 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/760.59 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 760.59 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 303,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,110.33/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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