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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.13, 759.19 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.13, 759.19 and 390.74 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.13 : 759.19 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.13/759.19 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.13x = 759.19 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.13x = 296,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,647.34/506.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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