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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 755.37 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 755.37 and 387.90 is: 582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 755.37 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/755.37 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 755.37 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 293,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,008.02/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.61

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