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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 750.41 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 750.41 and 371.11 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 750.41 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/750.41 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 750.41 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 278,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,483.70/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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