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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 701.84 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 701.84 and 390.72 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 701.84 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/701.84 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 701.84 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 274,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,222.92/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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