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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 752.34 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 752.34 and 357.14 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 752.34 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/752.34 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 752.34 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 268,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,690.71/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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