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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 753.12 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 753.12 and 394.32 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 753.12 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/753.12 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 753.12 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 296,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,970.28/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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