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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 751.92 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 751.92 and 380.32 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 751.92 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/751.92 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 751.92 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 285,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,970.21/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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