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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 753.02 and 393.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 753.02 and 393.85 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 753.02 = 393.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/753.02 = 393.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 753.02 × 393.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 296,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,574.96/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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