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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.97, 758.96 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.97, 758.96 and 390.58 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 758.96 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/758.96 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 758.96 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 296,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,437.00/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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