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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 755.20 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 755.20 and 372.42 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 755.20 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/755.20 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 755.20 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 281,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,251.58/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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