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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 752.04 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 752.04 and 154.68 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 752.04 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/752.04 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 752.04 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 116,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,325.55/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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