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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 761.44 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 761.44 and 392.24 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 761.44 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/761.44 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 761.44 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 298,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,667.23/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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