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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.06, 752.67 and 394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.06, 752.67 and 394.33 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.06 : 752.67 = 394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.06/752.67 = 394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.06x = 752.67 × 394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.06x = 296,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,800.36/502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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