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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 752.10 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 752.10 and 386.57 is: 579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 752.10 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/752.10 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 752.10 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 290,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,739.30/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.84

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