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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 759.82 and 392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 759.82 and 392.71 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 759.82 = 392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/759.82 = 392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 759.82 × 392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 298,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,388.91/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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