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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 754.45 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 754.45 and 371.93 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 754.45 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/754.45 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 754.45 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 280,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,602.59/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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