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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 751.89 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 751.89 and 393.38 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 751.89 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/751.89 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 751.89 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 295,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,778.49/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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