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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 751.77 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 751.77 and 373.02 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 751.77 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/751.77 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 751.77 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 280,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,425.25/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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