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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.42, 755.13 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.42, 755.13 and 395.78 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.42 : 755.13 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.42/755.13 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.42x = 755.13 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.42x = 298,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,865.35/503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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