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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.65, 751.92 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.65, 751.92 and 393.19 is: 590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.65 : 751.92 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.65/751.92 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.65x = 751.92 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.65x = 295,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,647.42/500.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.53

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