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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 763.01 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 763.01 and 393.15 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 763.01 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/763.01 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 763.01 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 299,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,975.42/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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