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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.05, 754.97 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.05, 754.97 and 387.65 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.05 : 754.97 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.05/754.97 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.05x = 754.97 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.05x = 292,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,658.41/504.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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