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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 752.32 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 752.32 and 394.96 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 752.32 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/752.32 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 752.32 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 297,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,136.31/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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