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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 751.05 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 751.05 and 356.25 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 751.05 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/751.05 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 751.05 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 267,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,561.56/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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