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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 754.74 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 754.74 and 389.10 is: 582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 754.74 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/754.74 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 754.74 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 293,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,669.33/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.43

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