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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 757.01 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 757.01 and 394.88 is: 592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 757.01 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/757.01 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 757.01 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 298,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,925.31/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.33

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