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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 752.90 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 752.90 and 393.50 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 752.90 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/752.90 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 752.90 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 296,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,266.15/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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