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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 752.40 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 752.40 and 371.52 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 752.40 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/752.40 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 752.40 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 279,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,531.65/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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