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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 750.52 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 750.52 and 371.01 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 750.52 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/750.52 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 750.52 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 278,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,453.70/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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