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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 760.15 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 760.15 and 390.86 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 760.15 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/760.15 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 760.15 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 297,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,112.23/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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