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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.65, 749.98 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.65, 749.98 and 391.93 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.65 : 749.98 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.65/749.98 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.65x = 749.98 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.65x = 293,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,939.66/500.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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