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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 751.54 and 385.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 751.54 and 385.37 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 751.54 = 385.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/751.54 = 385.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 751.54 × 385.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 289,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,620.97/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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