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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 761.28 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 761.28 and 399.52 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 761.28 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/761.28 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 761.28 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 304,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,146.59/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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