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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 751.92 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 751.92 and 393.22 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 751.92 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/751.92 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 751.92 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 295,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,669.98/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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