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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.80, 750.12 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.80, 750.12 and 391.72 is: 586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.80 : 750.12 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.80/750.12 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.80x = 750.12 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.80x = 293,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,837.01/500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.74

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