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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 752.72 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 752.72 and 371.66 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 752.72 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/752.72 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 752.72 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 279,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,750.29/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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