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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 750.72 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 750.72 and 373.04 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 750.72 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/750.72 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 750.72 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 280,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,048.59/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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