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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 752.54 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 752.54 and 474.02 is: 711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 752.54 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/752.54 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 752.54 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 356,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,719.01/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.62

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