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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 752.64 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 752.64 and 393.60 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 752.64 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/752.64 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 752.64 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 296,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,239.10/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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