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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.21, 758.13 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.21, 758.13 and 389.73 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.21 : 758.13 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.21/758.13 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.21x = 758.13 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.21x = 295,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,461.70/506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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