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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 761.82 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 761.82 and 392.50 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 761.82 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/761.82 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 761.82 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 299,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,010.54/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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