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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 751.06 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.62, 751.06 and 391.86 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 751.06 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/751.06 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 751.06 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 294,310.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,310.37/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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