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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 752.40 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 752.40 and 394.68 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 752.40 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/752.40 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 752.40 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 296,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,957.23/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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