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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 691.52 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 691.52 and 390.98 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 691.52 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/691.52 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 691.52 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 270,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,370.49/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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