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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 754.38 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 754.38 and 395.28 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 754.38 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/754.38 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 754.38 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 298,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,191.33/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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