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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 758.50 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 758.50 and 390.15 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 758.50 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/758.50 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 758.50 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 295,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,927.80/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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