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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 753.42 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 753.42 and 394.83 is: 591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 753.42 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/753.42 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 753.42 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 297,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,472.82/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.92

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