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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.66, 762.98 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.66, 762.98 and 400.52 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.66 : 762.98 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.66/762.98 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.66x = 762.98 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.66x = 305,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,588.75/508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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