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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 754.14 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 754.14 and 394.60 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 754.14 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/754.14 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 754.14 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 297,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,583.64/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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