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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 751.40 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 751.40 and 371.28 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 751.40 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/751.40 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 751.40 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 278,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,979.79/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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