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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.46, 751.21 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.46, 751.21 and 390.35 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.46 : 751.21 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.46/751.21 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.46x = 751.21 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.46x = 293,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,235.73/501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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