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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 750.58 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 750.58 and 354.22 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 750.58 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/750.58 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 750.58 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 265,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,867.69/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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