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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.47, 752.82 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.47, 752.82 and 238.17 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.47 : 752.82 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.47/752.82 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.47x = 752.82 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.47x = 179,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,299.14/501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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