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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.90, 697.47 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.90, 697.47 and 389.94 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.90 : 697.47 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.90/697.47 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.90x = 697.47 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.90x = 271,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,971.45/504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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