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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.79, 753.41 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.79, 753.41 and 393.97 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.79 : 753.41 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.79/753.41 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.79x = 753.41 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.79x = 296,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,818.97/501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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