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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 750.48 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 750.48 and 385.10 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 750.48 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/750.48 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 750.48 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 289,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,009.85/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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