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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 757.35 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 757.35 and 389.02 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 757.35 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/757.35 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 757.35 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 294,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,623.82/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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