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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 753.20 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 753.20 and 388.64 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 753.20 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/753.20 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 753.20 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 292,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,723.65/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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