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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 750.39 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 750.39 and 392.38 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 750.39 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/750.39 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 750.39 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 294,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,438.03/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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