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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.88 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.88 and 396.28 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.88 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.88 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.88 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 299,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,540.13/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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