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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 752.16 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 752.16 and 379.92 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 752.16 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/752.16 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 752.16 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 285,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,760.63/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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