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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 750.26 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 750.26 and 370.84 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 750.26 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/750.26 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 750.26 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 278,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,226.88/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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