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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.64 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.64 and 389.45 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.64 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.64 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.64 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 269,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,748.65/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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