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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.83, 751.96 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.83, 751.96 and 386.13 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.83 : 751.96 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.83/751.96 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.83x = 751.96 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.83x = 290,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,355.45/501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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