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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.37, 754.09 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.37, 754.09 and 387.64 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.37 : 754.09 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.37/754.09 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.37x = 754.09 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.37x = 292,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,315.45/503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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