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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.09, 751.64 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.09, 751.64 and 372.93 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.09 : 751.64 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.09/751.64 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.09x = 751.64 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.09x = 280,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,307.24/501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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