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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 692.37 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 692.37 and 385.62 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 692.37 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/692.37 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 692.37 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 266,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,991.72/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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