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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 761.78 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 761.78 and 393.11 is: 589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 761.78 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/761.78 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 761.78 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 299,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,457.56/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.04

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