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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 762.66 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 762.66 and 400.30 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 762.66 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/762.66 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 762.66 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 305,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,292.80/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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