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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 755.55 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 755.55 and 388.20 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 755.55 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/755.55 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 755.55 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 293,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,304.51/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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