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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 750.36 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 750.36 and 377.24 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 750.36 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/750.36 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 750.36 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 283,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,062.05/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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