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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 761.40 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 761.40 and 400.68 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 761.40 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/761.40 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 761.40 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 305,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,077.75/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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