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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 755.30 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 755.30 and 394.31 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 755.30 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/755.30 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 755.30 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 297,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,816.59/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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