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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 749.34 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 749.34 and 391.56 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 749.34 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/749.34 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 749.34 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 293,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,411.57/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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