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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.62, 753.86 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.62, 753.86 and 387.76 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.62 : 753.86 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.62/753.86 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.62x = 753.86 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.62x = 292,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,317.19/503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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