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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 749.88 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 749.88 and 370.32 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 749.88 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/749.88 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 749.88 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 277,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,695.56/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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