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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.90, 754.40 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.90, 754.40 and 394.50 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.90 : 754.40 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.90/754.40 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.90x = 754.40 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.90x = 297,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,610.80/502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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