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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.90, 750.36 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.90, 750.36 and 392.18 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.90 : 750.36 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.90/750.36 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.90x = 750.36 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.90x = 294,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,276.18/500.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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