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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 752.04 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 752.04 and 193.37 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 752.04 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/752.04 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 752.04 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 145,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418.21/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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