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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 752.40 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 752.40 and 193.36 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 752.40 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/752.40 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 752.40 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 145,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,484.06/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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