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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 756.65 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 756.65 and 388.41 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 756.65 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/756.65 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 756.65 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 293,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,890.43/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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