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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 749.94 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 749.94 and 392.50 is: 587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 749.94 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/749.94 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 749.94 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 294,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,351.45/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.48

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