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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 761.40 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 761.40 and 399.50 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 761.40 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/761.40 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 761.40 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 304,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,179.30/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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