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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 750.08 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 750.08 and 292.15 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 750.08 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/750.08 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 750.08 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 219,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,135.90/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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