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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 752.60 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 752.60 and 358.44 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 752.60 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/752.60 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 752.60 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 269,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,761.94/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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